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Nation's Foremost Women of Color and Capital Conference Returns In-Person to NYC October 13-15, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference
Business owners, expert speakers and industry leaders plus Fortune 500 partners from JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Experian and more are on board for three days of masterclasses, panels and networking
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SSCP Management Ventures Into Commercial Real Estate
Award-winning restaurant company adds real estate vertical
SSCP Management is renowned for its success in the restaurant industry and currently manages more than 400 locations with over $600 million in revenue. The award-winning company is now planning to build on that success with significant investments in the commercial real estate market.
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Men Are Four Times As Likely to Commit Suicide. Why?
In 2020, according to the CDC, suicide took the lives of over 45,979 men, women, and children. That’s one death every 11 minutes. Not only is suicide an epidemic for the general population, it’s the third leading cause of death for boys and the 9th leading cause of death for all males. Women are 1.5 times more likely to attempt suicide than men, however men are still 4 times more likely to die as a result.
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Children among at least 36 people killed in child care center massacre in Thailand
Thailand recoiled in horror Thursday after at least 36 people were killed, at least 24 of them children, in a massacre at a child care center in northeastern Thailand that is believed to be the country's deadliest incident of its kind.
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Google Cloud Joins the Alfred Street Baptist Church as the Title Sponsor of the Fall 2022 HBCU College Festival
More than 35,000 expected to attend the largest hybrid festival of its kind in the country
Google Cloud and the Alfred Street Baptist Church have partnered for the second time for the 20th Annual ASBC Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Festival, taking place virtually on October 7, 4:00pm-8:00pm and virtually and in person at the University of the District of Columbia on October 8, 10:00am-2:00pm.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Chef Profile: Chef Jeffrey Taylor is Serving Puerto Rican and Soul Food Flavors with Japanese Technique
Grilled Shrimp, a beautiful corn puree, and pickled blueberries were one of the lively dishes presented by New York native Chef Jeffrey Taylor for his "Celebration of Life" menu at Black Chef Table in August. The menu brought a fusion of his heritage and professional training and gave some history into his own life experiences. Being a chef was something he always knew he would do. That determination has kept his culinary journey evolving and allowed him to stand out.
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Black Life Lights Up the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival roared back to its splendor with in-theater premieres and showings. Thousands upon thousands of international film lovers flocked to cinemas, viewed the latest wave of diverse voices and watched Black films that reflected Black life.
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13 Year Old Creates 'AwesomeLiYou' Leak Proof Period Panty With Heating Pad
A recent survey in 2021 found that more than 7 in 10 teens had questions about their periods. Additionally, nearly 8 in 10 agreed that they were taught more about the biology of frogs than of the human female body in school. This statistic shows the percentage of teenage students in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstruation as of 2021.
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Where to Stay in San Antonio This Fall
This Fall, Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk is the perfect luxury escape for guests to immerse themselves in this city on the rise and experience the many vibrant festivals and parades of the season.
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Michelle Obama Announces All-Star Lineup of Moderators and Additional Dates for The Light We Carry Tour
Tour will kick off Tuesday, November 15th, at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. with Ellen DeGeneres
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The Ensemble Theatre Prepares for Its Legendary Gala Weekend
After a 2 year pause on large-scale events due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Ensemble Theatre is bringing back their legendary Gala weekend.
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$111,500 Grant Funding Open to Texas’ Food & Beverage Trailblazers for Culinary Innovation & Community Giveback Projects
Grant Applications Accepted Beginning October 1 Texas Food & Wine Alliance Marks $532,500 in Grants Given in 10th Anniversary Year
The Texas Food & Wine Alliance (TFWA) announced today that $111,500 in grants will be awarded this year to support culinary innovation and community giveback projects in Texas. Now in its 10th year of giving, the unique grant program has provided $532,500 in funding to the state’s chefs, artisan producers, culinary nonprofits and businesses with innovative projects that support the community.
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Houston Hospice Set to Honor Over a Century of Combined Legacy During Spirit Award Dinner
James A. Reeder, Jr. and Eric Nevil are Honorees of the Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award, Dr. Elizabeth Strauch is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Service Award, and Anne Baillio is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Volunteer Award.
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Breast cancer survivor on mission to influence women to get cancer screenings
October is breast cancer awareness month and it's all about saving lives through early detection with recommended mammograms. Tomika Bryant is an influencer with a mission.
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US women's national soccer team captain says players are 'angry' and want immediate changes following misconduct investigation
Becky Sauerbrunn, one of the stalwarts of the US women's national soccer team, said Tuesday that players are angry and want immediate changes following an independent investigation that found systemic abuse and misconduct within women's professional soccer in the United States.
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Here's who made Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business list for 2022
The competition to be listed among Fortune's Most Powerful Women has gotten a little stiffer this year. In recognition of just how global business has become, Fortune decided to merge its domestic and international lists of top corporate women leaders.
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Hurricane Ian's death toll rises as crews in Florida go door to door in search for survivors in decimated neighborhoods
After Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida, rescue crews going door to door in search of survivors are reporting more deaths, and residents grappling with loss are facing a long, daunting recovery.
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A Star is Born: Urban Star Reopens on Sept. 19 at Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
Modern, locally-sourced restaurant in uptown Houston luxury hotel completes renovations
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, located in the heart of uptown Houston, announces its restaurant, Urban Star, has completed a full renovation and will reopen on September 19, 2022.
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Give Back To Deserving Families in Houston This Holiday Season With ‘Color Box’
CoolxDad’s Annual Gift-Giving Project Returns
This year’s annual Color Box initiative – a donation-based holiday gift drive powered by the nonprofit organization CoolxDad – will take place November 1 to 30, 2022. CoolxDad encourages businesses and individuals throughout the Houston area to donate Christmas presents to underserved kids in the Project Row Houses community. A number of businesses will host drop-off sites for donations. CoolxDad is specifically asking for kids’ toys, electronics, and new clothing (all sizes) with a value of up to $75.00. Color Box will feature a series of events this year, includinga kick-off ceremony, a gift-wrapping event, and a fundraiser, with all funds to go toward future initiatives.
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"BET Hip Hop Awards" 2022 Hosted By Fate Joe
Hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and media personality Fat Joe, the “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 premieres tonight, October 4 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. The annual celebration brings together the hottest names in music while paying homage to the year’s best in Hip Hop culture. “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 will also be simulcast on BET Her, MTV2 and VH1. “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 will premiere internationally via live stream on BET Africa on Thursday, October 5, and on BET France, My5, and Sky On-Demand in the UK, as well as on MTV Brazil and BET Pluto Brazil all on Friday, October 7.